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Offline Zachary

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Revisions to Savage Accu-Trigger?
« on: September 01, 2004, 04:41:13 AM »
Savage's accu-trigger used to be adjustable, if I remember correctly, from 1.5 pounds to 6 pounds.  However, I just read a new article that said they are adjustable from 2.5 pounds to 6 pounds.  

I wonder what happened to cause Savage to raise the minimum trigger pull from 1.5 to 2.5 pounds.  Granted, I think that 1.5 is too light for hunting, but then again, to each his own and I respect that.  Still, what happened here?

Anybody here own a Savage with the 1.5 pound min. pull?  Any problems?

Zachary
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« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2004, 05:55:21 AM »
I personaly feel that 1.5 is WAY to light for hunting and its an accident waiting to happen..Now I do know most of us experianced hunters there would most likely not be a problem with it..But to fairly new hunters its not good at all...And you know kids these days...Think they know all about everything... I believe thats why they raised it anyway...Basicly a safety issue...Hair triggers are a lil on the dangerous side for rookies..Dems my thoughts on that..Bout the only thing I could think of as to why they would
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« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2004, 09:27:17 AM »
There's a good chance the change is in writing only.  If Savage says it's adjustable from 1.5 to 6 and somebody has a ND with a 1.5# trigger, they could try to blame it on Savage.   If they state it goes from 2.5 to 6 (even if they haven't changed the hardware) then if someone accidentally sets it off at 1.5 then they can just claim that the person adjusted the weapon to an out of spec range.  I'd agree on the 1.5# pull for hunting (I use a 3# pull when hunting), but then again there are some shooters who wouldn't be using it to hunt.
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« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2004, 10:05:08 AM »
I usded my 2003 Model 12 in 300 WSM to take to bison in April with the Accutrigger at min trigger weight.  I have not put a scale on it but it is an early Accutrigger.  Since the Accutrigger works like a two stage trigger, I think it is fine to hunt with at the low weight.  If it were a single stage, I would want it heavier.
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Offline josebd

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« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2004, 12:02:26 PM »
mine is a 12fv,from the factory 1.5lbs,and i love it.
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Offline LouB

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« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2004, 11:49:49 PM »
The varmit/tactical rifles are adjustable from 1.5# to 6 #.

The sporter/hunting rifles are adjustable from 2.5# to 6#.

Hope this helps.

Lou
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« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2004, 05:10:02 AM »
Myself personally, I would not go below 2.5lbs for my shooting.  I don't like the feeling of that rifle, just waiting to go off at the slightest notice. :shock:   Also, there is a guy I know who comes to the shooting range, who has a Sharps in 45-70, with two triggers.  When you pull the back one first it releases something, and it takes only 2lbs or so to fire after that.  Geez, it feels like only a feather would be heavy enough to fire it!  I would like the gun to fire only AFTER I put enough pressure on the trigger and still feel I'm in control of ignition.  Just my opinion. :D     Patriot
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Offline mountainview

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« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2004, 04:10:38 AM »
Nope, no problems with my 12FV set at 1.5 lbs. If there have been any problems, my guess is that one or both of the cardinal rules of firearms handling were violated.
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« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2004, 07:02:09 PM »
After having put up with pulls of 6 to 8 lbs on my bolt rifles, even after considerable polishing and stoning by me I finally put Timney and Bold triggers on all of them.  I think I like the Timney best.  Wish I had done it years ago.  It cut my groups just about in half.  I think I have them set in the 2 lb range now.  Maybe less.  Soooooo very nice, just like breaking a small glass rod.  But maybe not so very good for general hunting.  I mostly bench shoot so the lighter the better for me.  I have a NEF handi 223 Ultra Varm. that breaks at 4 lbs and it seems like a ton now.
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« Reply #9 on: October 15, 2004, 12:48:59 AM »
from Savage's web site

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In most centerfire hunting models for 2004, the AccuTrigger™ is adjustable from approximately 2 1/2 lbs to 6 lbs, giving the shooter the flexibility to set the trigger pull to individual preference without paying a gunsmith to adjust the trigger. In the 12 Series Varmint and Law Enforcement Series, the AccuTrigger™ is adjustable from approximately 1 1/2lbs to 6lbs.


http://www.savagearms.com/at_pressrelease.htm

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